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Little Walden Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Clemmons, North Carolina · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Little Walden Nature Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceScenicQuiet

What runners say about Little Walden Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (33 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Everything is beautiful, but tree roots interfered with my hiking, and I was tripping up.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“Lots of natural woods with quiet and beautiful spots to stop and take it all in.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“The park is always beautifully maintained and has fun for all ages.”

Beautiful trail with a pond, creek, and several rock cabins. About half a mile, and dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Meagan , Dec 2022

It was a very short trail. I was expecting longer but it was fun nonetheless! It’s attached with a small parking lot in front of a house. Not sure if it’s a public building or just someone’s home 😂 some would get confused drive down the actual trail that’s off to the right of the house.

★★★★☆ — Cassandra , Feb 2023

I love love love Tanglewood. It is such a beautiful and serene place to visit. Lots and lots of space for everyone and everything. The park is always beautifully maintained and has fun for all ages. You can walk, bike, paddle boat or just kick back. There's golf, tennis, volley ball and even horse back riding.

★★★★★ — Katherine , Apr 2021

Plenty of parking, short walk, beautifully maintained, pretty wildflowers. Do be careful for roots and rocks, glance at the trail map, I used a long twig to hold in front of me because there were many spider webs!

★★★★★ — J , Sep 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 33 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 9 mentions

“Lots of natural woods with quiet and beautiful spots to stop and take it all in.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Everything is beautiful, but tree roots interfered with my hiking, and I was tripping up.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Do be careful for roots and rocks, glance at the trail map, I used a long twig to hold in front of me because there were many spider webs!”

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Plan your run at Little Walden Nature Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Little Walden Nature Trail

Nature Trail Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012

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Running trails near Clemmons

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Tanglewood Park

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Clemmons, NC

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County park with gardens, golf course, fishing lake, riding stables, BMX race course, trails & more.

under a mile away

Fishing: Village Point Greenway

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Clemmons, NC

PavedScenic

Lake and pond surrounded by walking trails with bridges, plus fishing docks and a pier.

1.2 miles away

Heron Way and River Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Clemmons, NC

Crushed gravelScenic

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Joanie Moser Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Clemmons, NC

ShadedLit

Public park featuring a playground, sports facilities, and picnic areas.

4.9 miles away

Jack Warren Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

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4 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

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Hobby Park

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LoopNatural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

Park offering a wooded mountain biking trail & an open area with strips for R/C aircraft.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.